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For most of you, a well-deserved holiday is approaching. Finally, it’s time to recharge, regroup, ground, touch base, get inspiration, rest, regenerate, or even heal.
Others still have to work hard to meet those deadlines. In this article, I give eight tips on how to recharge while still at home or at work. These tips are especially helpful for those who have been running low on reserve tank for a while now.
At Home & the office
1 Break large goals into smaller ones
Do you get overwhelmed by these big tasks as well? Completing that whole project will take so much time and energy. Sometimes, I get tired thinking about it. If you break down your project into smaller tasks, you’ll be more likely to accomplish them. This will give you a good feeling of going home and continuing the next day without rethinking and worrying about it the whole evening. You can use that time to recharge and not be drained by fear and worries.
2 Stop multitasking
Here’s a small little test:
- Start your stopwatch
- Write down “MULTITASKING DOES NOT REALLY WORK” and afterward the numbers 1 to 29 above it
- Stop your timer. What does it read? Write it down
- Next, start your stopwatch again
- Write down “MULTITASKING DOES NOT REALLY WORK,” and at the same time, write the numbers 1 to 29 above each following letter
- Stop your timer. What does it read? Write it down. What is the difference?
You need to stop multitasking as it takes so much time and energy if you want to recharge.
3 Drink water
I swear to you that this beats a cup of coffee (especially the one from a machine). Drink one glass of cold water and take one to your desk to drink during work. Our body weight is 60 percent water, so drink at least eight glasses of water per day and an extra one for more energy.
4 Cocoon
After a busy week with many interactions with people, some of us want to be alone to recharge. This is fine. You don’t have to go to a far place to be alone. You can also find a spot to be alone in your garden or house. Put on your headset (or earplugs), stare at the sky, and do nothing. You might want to do something mindless (like doodling or staring out of a window).
5 Read my blog with 100 ways to experience more joy & happiness
You can find my 100 ways here. I am sure one will resonate with you and help you recharge.
6 Deep breathing
Take a few minutes to inhale deeply and exhale so much that all the air comes out of your lungs. You can do this behind your desk so you won’t lose time. Be aware of your breathing. If possible, do a power nap. Lie down for 15 minutes, close your eyes, focus on breathing, and sleep. I know of one of my readers who steps out of the office and takes a nap in the car. It’s a great way to energize and recharge.
7 Indulge a guilty pleasure
Oh man, I do love a good action movie from time to time! Next, to take my mind off the daily business, I am aware of being entertained and relaxing. Next on my to-watch list is this one. What is your guilty pleasure to recharge?
8 Write down your to-do list for tomorrow
It will help you structure what you will do tomorrow or after the holidays. Otherwise, you’ll think about what to do and worry about forgetting it. It’s not a great way to relax and energize. I work with a Remarkable, so I always have my to-do lists.
These are eight tips on how to recharge at home and work. So schedule it and do at least one of them. In my next article, I am giving you seven more tips on recharging away from home & the office.
How do you recharge at home and at work? Please let me know in the comment box below. I am looking forward to reading from you!
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Update: I wrote the original article on July 7, 2017, and it was updated on July 24, 2026.
